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Rise of Generative AI
Welcome to the latest edition of Law Update titled “Rise of Generative AI.”
In this edition, we dive into the dynamic world of Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. TMT continues to play a vital role in positioning the region as an international business and social hub, driving significant growth and innovation.
Our focus in this Law Update is on the sector’s ongoing potential to advance and propel the region toward a more digital economy. We explore the benefits of embracing a digital transformation and how local authorities have responded by enhancing regulations to accommodate the evolving TMT landscape.
This edition covers a range of topics, including – the new Telecommunications & Information Technology Law in Saudi Arabia, the intricacies of trademarks in the Metaverse, and the legal challenges faced by the video game industry. Additionally, we take a regional perspective, discussing jurisdictions such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, and Bahrain to provide a comprehensive understanding of the TMT landscape.
We hope you thoroughly enjoy this packed issue of Law Update, filled with captivating articles that address key legal issues within a vital sector for the region.
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Hyungmin (James) Song
Senior Associate
Biography
Hyungmin is a seasoned dispute resolution lawyer with experience in both common law and civil law jurisdictions. His work experience covers a broad range of legal practices and industry sectors, including construction, joint venture, M&A, defense, banking and finance.
Hyungmin previously worked in Clyde & Co’s Singapore office, where his practice focused on international arbitration and court proceedings in multiple jurisdictions. He represented clients in commercial and construction arbitration proceedings, including SIAC arbitrations regarding a healthcare IT business in Saudi Arabia and power plants in India. He also successfully advised clients on pre-judgement attachments in aid of AAA, SIAC and KCAB arbitrations. Prior to joining Clyde & Co, he was Senior Associate at a South Korean law firm, where he represented clients in numerous litigation cases.
Hyungmin is a co-author of several articles covering Singapore’s arbitration law and practice.
Recent Experience
- Represented a Korean IT company in a SIAC arbitration for disputes arising from a healthcare IT collaboration agreement with a Saudi Arabian company.
- Represented a Korean construction company in a SIAC arbitration in connection with the alleged defects of power plants built in India.
- Advised Korean trading and construction companies on prejudgment attachments in aid of AAA SIAC and KCAB arbitrations.
- Represented a Korean defense company in Korean domestic litigation worth over USD 100 million related to a transfer of the right to produce wings of jet fighters.
- Advised a Chinese hotel chain in a CIETEC arbitration and represented the company in legal proceedings seeking confirmation of the arbitration award.
Language(s)
- English
- Korean
Education
2014 – LLM in Taxation, Northwestern University
2013 – LLM, Indiana University
2004 – Korean Bar, Judicial Research & Training
2000 – Bachelor of Art, Seoul National University
Admission
2004 – Korea
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